The Future of Veg event by Syngenta Vegetable Seeds in Salinas, California, showcased innovations highlighting new disease resistance, new varieties, and adaptability for cauliflower, romaine, and spinach growers. The event took place on August 12-13. "Our Salinas event introduced new solutions for lettuce, read more

The Institute for Market Agents of South Africa (IMASA) has been persistently fighting against the official indifference towards their fresh markets. Their legal dispute with the Tshwane municipality has now led to the municipal manager receiving a suspended jail sentence, which will be in effect for a year. read more

For eight years now, "Rübenretter" (in English: beetroot rescuer) Pascal Lukas has been dedicated to sourcing and marketing fruits and vegetables that do not meet the high standards of the retail sector. The concept of "Retterboxen" (in English: rescue boxes) is now ready for the market, and they are being... read more

Coop has decided not to implement a flat-rate refund of 3 percent for suppliers of vegetables, fruit, and berries. The retailer terminated the controversial agreement at the end of July, as announced by the Fair Trade Switzerland (FMS) association on Tuesday. Coop ultimately stated that it had had good reasons for this decision. read more

Botanicoir has expanded its production capabilities by upgrading its fully automated mechanical dryer at its manufacturing facility. This investment has more than doubled the company's daily drying capacity. This advancement is crucial as there is currently a high global demand for high-quality coir. read more

W przeciwieństwie do kampanii z dynią i arbuzem, sezon cebuli w hiszpańskiej regionie La Mancha układa się dobrze w tym roku, dzięki kombinacji różnych czynników. Ceny nadal rosną, jakość i wielkość odpowiadają temu, czego wymaga rynek. Natomiast "Murcja, Sewilla i read more

Until recently, access to exotic citrus fruits in Europe was much more unreliable. Products such as finger lime, yuzu, or calamansi were available, but rarely at the time and in the way that was needed. The seasons didn't match with consumption times, the logistics were slow, risks were high, and... read more

Since June, seven Intratuin garden centers in the Netherlands have been implementing a unique pilot project: rather than using chemical pesticides, they have been releasing beneficial insects directly onto the shop floor. These small allies are combating pests, providing a greener and more sustainable solution. read more

Po tym, jak tureccy eksporterzy owoców doświadczyli wielu trudności z powodu przymrozków w kwietniu, teraz z niecierpliwością oczekują na pozytywny sezon figowy - powiedział Akin Soyleyen, menadżer ds. marketingu tureckiego eksportera owoców Aksun: "Tegoroczny sezon czarnych fig rozpoczął się z wysokimi oczekiwaniami, szczególnie po" read more

The development of the blueberry industry in Peru and the opening of new markets are progressing alongside the introduction of new varieties to meet specific producer requirements. On August 12, a visit was held at Danper's Compositán farm in Virú, La Libertad, where five new University of read more

On many blueberry plantations in Poland, the presence of the spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) is increasingly observed. This invasive pest attacks healthy, ripening fruits, causing them to soften quickly and lose their commercial value. Blueberries affected by this pest read more

The exports of flowers and plants from Spain from January to May 2025 amounted to €404 million, equal to the value recorded in the same period in 2024. Plant international sales in the first five months of 2025 decreased by 1% compared to the previous year, totaling €329 million, and remaining the top selling category. read more

The Bloom Show Takeover with Tim Huckabee, founder of The Profitable Florist and now an official Bloom Show Correspondent, delivered a message for every retail florist: many of the challenges holding flower shops back are self-inflicted. With over 26 years of coaching experience, 6,000+ flower. read more

The Grand Magal of Touba is one of the largest pilgrimages in the world, drawing millions of followers from the Mouride community to the city of Touba in Senegal each year. On the 13th of August, six million pilgrims from Senegal and other places gathered for the 130th edition of this event. read more

Zmiany sezonowe spowodowały dostosowanie towarów prezentowanych w tym raporcie. Truskawki zostały usunięte ze względu na ograniczone obszary uprawy, a lista będzie regularnie aktualizowana, aby odzwierciedlać bieżące warunki handlowe dla nietrwałych towarów w Ameryce Północnej. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. read more

In the Amazon region of Ecuador, in the Morona canton of the Morona Santiago province, an agricultural project called Villa Vainilla has been launched. This initiative, led by Noya Bustamante and Christian Jaramillo, aims to combine history, biodiversity, and future prospects. read more

Henry Rombouts from Hortagri Trading & Service took photos of iceberg lettuce fields in the Netherlands last week. He reported, "Field after field, crammed with aphids." According to Henry, lettuce aphid populations have become firmly established in recent years and are now almost impossible to control. read more

Egyptian chili peppers make their way to the market at the end of August, seizing a commercial opportunity with minimal competition. Exporters aim to leverage seasonality to penetrate the European market, as stated by Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export. read more

ALDI Australia has been named Australia's top-rated supermarket for the EIGHTH year in a row! ALDI Australia announced: "ALDI Australia has once again been recognized as Australia's best-rated supermarket with the highest number of satisfied customers across the country, according to Canstar Blue's 2025 Most..." read more

"2025 began with an excellent harvest and a robust, uniform crop – boasting a deliciously sweet and crunchy taste – with a projected export of over 230 million high-quality, premium Rockit™ apples to our international markets this year. Favorable weather conditions contributed to larger fruit size and" read more